DSC_8136 Pacific bobtail squid (Sepioloidea pacifica) a species of cuttlefish native to the southern Pacific Ocean. It's western distribution extends to New Zealand, and to the Nazca and Sala y Gomez submarine ridges in the east. Otago Harbour
DSC_3879 Pacific bobtail squid (Sepioloidea pacifica) eggs on underside of rock in the intertidal zone. This species of cuttlefish is native to the southern Pacific Ocean. It's western distribution extends to New Zealand, and to the Nazca and Sala y Gomez submarine ridges in the east. Harrington Point, Otago Harbour *
DSC_4158 Pacific bobtail squid (Sepioloidea pacifica) developing young inside eggs, with their eyes just becoming visible. This species of cuttlefish is native to the southern Pacific Ocean. It's western distribution extends to New Zealand, and to the Nazca and Sala y Gomez submarine ridges in the east. Quarantine Point, Otago Harbour *